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City of Gonzales Centennial Celebration

We are 100 Years Old!

The City of Gonzales, Louisiana, is turning 100 in 2022!

From our humble beginnings in 1922,  

the City has prospered and continues to grow.

We are 100 years in the making!

Come celebrate with us April 22nd - 24th

From Friday, April 22nd - Sunday, April 24th, the City of Gonzales will host a weekend of events in celebration of our 100th Birthday.


Concerts, Jambalaya Cooking Contests, Arts & Crafts, 5k and 1-mile Fun Run, Fireworks and more.  Come out and join us for the Jambalaya Capital's Centennial Celebration! 


Directions: 120 S. Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd 

5 PM – 7 PM   VIP RECEPTION 

Tee-Joe Museum // Sponsored by REV

 This event is by invitation only for sponsors, members of Tee-Joe’s family, etc.


5:30 PM - 6 PM  75TH TIME CAPSULE UNEARTHING & REVEAL

6:30 PM – 7 PM  TIME CAPSULE 75TH VIDEO VIEWING

 These events will be live streamed on the GonzalesLA100 Facebook page!


7 PM  PERFORMANCE BY KIRK WILSON

Ascension Community Theater // Sponsored by REV 

*Invitation Only*


SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD


5 AM – 10 AM  ROLAND DOUCET SHOW LIVE BROADCAST 

FROM JAMBALAYA AMPHITHEATRE

Biscuits and coffee around 7AM compliments of Carli-co, Community Coffee, and the City while supplies last


8 AM  CENTENNIAL 5K FUN RUN BEGINS

Starting near City Hall

*Online pre-registration is now closed, but on-site registration will begin at 7AM on Saturday. Click here for more details*

Sponsored by Planet Fitness

Check out this great race promo from Planet Fitness!


10 AM  ARTS & CRAFTS / FARMER’S MARKET OPENS

Walkway by City Hall

***UPDATE*** Unfortunately, Glenn Dorsey will not be able make this weekend's festivities. We wish him continued recovery and welcome him back home any time! 


1 PM – 3PM  KENNY FIFE 

Jambalaya Amphitheatre Stage

Sponsored by Williamson Eye Center


4 PM – 7:30 PM  CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY CENTENNIAL SALUTE

Showcasing 100 years of Gonzales history!

Recreation Center Stage

Sponsored by Center Stage Performing Arts Academy & Lamendola's


SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH 

7 AM  CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF BEGINS


11 AM  CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

 ARTS & CRAFTS / FARMER’S MARKET OPENS

Walkway by City Hall


12:30 PM – 2:30 PM RHETT & THAD GLINDMEYER

Jambalaya Amphitheatre Stage


1 PM  CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF FINALISTS BEGIN CHAMPIONSHIP COOK


2:30 PM  ‘WE ARE BLESSED’ NON-DENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE 

Recreation Center Stage


2:30 PM – 4:30PM KENNY CORNETT 

Jambalaya Amphitheatre Stage

Sponsored by Williamson Eye Center


3:30 PM  100THTIME CAPSULE BURIAL 


5 PM – 7:30 PM  CLOSING CEREMONIES & RECOGNITIONS 

Recreation Center Stage

NA NA SHA CONCERT sponsored by the Harry Robert Family

CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA CHAMP ANNOUNCED 6 PM 

Sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Tourism


FIREWORKS SHOW

Behind Civic Center

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Centennial Sponsors

    Thank you to our Centennial Sponsors!

    TITLE SPONSORS

    PLATINUM SPONSORS

    GOLD SPONSORS

    SILVER SPONSORS

    BRONZE SPONSORS

    John & DeEtte DeArmond

    FRIENDS

    Clay Schexnayder // John Cagnolatti // M.J. "Mert" Smiley, Jr. //  Rep. Ken Brass 

    Tim Riley //  Kenny Matassa //  Airline Glass Upholstery, Inc. //  Bertrand's Pharmacy  

    Big River #11  // Bill Landry //  Bridget Hanna, Clerk of Court //  Christian Avery, APLC  Conrad Bourque, CPA //  East Bank Veterinary Hospital // Gonzales Animal Clinic  

     Happy Nails //  Lawson and Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home // LeBlanc's Auto Title  NTRL Braid Lock & Twist // Plumbing Solutions // Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta // Robert W. Taylor Enterprises // Rouses Markets // The Magnolia Boutique  Tran Thai, LLC (LA Nails)

    Event Registrations & Birthday Bash Schedule of Events

    5k & Family Fun Run Registration Form (pdf)

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    Arts & Crafts Vendor Registration Form (pdf)

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    Gonzales100_Event Schedule (pdf)

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    100th Jambalya Cook Off Application (pdf)

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    Hope to see you at our City's Centennial Celebration!

    GonzalesLA100- Centennial Birthday Bash

    120 South Irma Avenue, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737, United States

    2256472841

    Saturday, April 23 & 24th

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    09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

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